HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - July 20, 1970 - CC (3)AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 20, 1970 7:30 p.m.
The City Council of the City of Azusa met in regular session
at the above time and place.
Mayor Solem called the meeting to order and led in the Call to
salute to th,0 flag. Order
Invocation was given by Rev. Caesar Bufano of Seventh Invocation
Day Adventist Church.
Present at Roll Call: Councilmen Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Roll Call
Clark, Solem
Also Present: City Attorney Terzian, City Administrator
Sandwick, Police Chief Elkins, Fire Chief
Torrance, Electric Utility Superintendent
Gerharz, Associate Planning Director Fitz-
simmons, Acting City Engineer Wells, and
Deputy City Clerk Roehrich.
The minutes of the meetings of 4/20/70 and 7/7/70 were Appv.Min.
approved as submitted. i 4/20&7/7/70
The City Administrator read in full a Resolution com- Res. #5759
mending W. Wesley Kloepfer, former member of the Planning commending W.
Commission, for his services with the City. Wesley Kloepfer
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Resolution
entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING W. WESLEY KLOEPFER.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder
,that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5759•
Councilman Snyder presented Mr. Kloepfer with a plaque Plaque & Res.
and Resolution of Commendation (No. 5759)• pres. to Mr.
Kloepfer
A Resolution was presented, commending Ralph M. Hill, Res. #5760
former member of the Planning Commission, for his service commending
to the City. Ralph M. Hill
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
COMMENDING RALPH M. HILL.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
'adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5760.
Mr. Hill
being absent,
the Mayor asked the City Admin-
Plaque &
Res.
istrator
to forward the
plaque and Resolution of Commenda-
of Com.
to be
tion (No.
5760) to Mr.
Hill.
forw. to
Mr.Hil
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 200 1970
Police Officer -Detective Donald Brewton being absent on
vacation, his award for 5 yearF service with the City was
given to the Police Chief for presentation to Officer
Brewton upon his return.
Councilman Clark presented an award to Mrs. Gladine Ryrie,
Senior Secretary in the Engineering Department, for 10
years service with the City.
'Councilman Rubio presented an award to Manuel Alva, Street
Crew Foreman in the Public Works Department, for 10 years
service with the City.
Councilman Decker presented an award to Police Officer -
Detective Richard Crosby for -10 years service with the
City.
Mrs. Dorothy Meyer, Area Chairman of the San Gabriel
Valley YWCA, addressed Council regarding invitation to
attend East San Gabriel Valley Night at the Hollywood
Bowl, on Saturday, Au st 1, 1970; total cost for ticket,
bus, and box supper, 7.00. She said the deadline had
been extended to 4:00 p.m. on July 21st for making res-
ervations, and, if desired, seat tickets only may be
reserved at $3.75 each. No action taken by Council.
Mr. Bert Stolpe, 223 S. Amelia Avenue, Glendora, addressed
Council as owner with Stephen A. Paul and William Alva, of
approximately 82 acres of property formerly known as the
Rainbow Angling Club. He said they have had opportunities
to develop the property but the question of the proposed
extension of Cerritos Avenue enters the picture, as the
present alignment of said street would bisect the property
and consequently destroy its development. He further
stated they have sought the cooperation of County officials
in relocating the street as it Is a joint City -County project.
Mr. Stolpe then read from a letter to the Road Commissioner
from Supervisor Bonelli, in reply to his request for
investigation and solution of the problem.
Mr. Donald Peacher, president of Great Oaks Investment Co.
in Riverside, addressed Council, stating that his firm is
interested in putting a semi -garden type apartment project
(with approximately 150 units) on the land in the vicinity
of the lake, with the addition of a small restaurant club.
However, there is the problem that the extension of Cerritos
Avenue would separate the lake from the rest of the property,
and he asked if the street could be realigned. He further
stated they would like to know Council's flexibility before
they can make any plans, as there is no real sales appeal if
the property is split.
Mr. George Otto, of Santa Ana, appeared before Council and
stated they would not be interested in developing the
property if the road is not relocated.
'The City Administrator mentioned that in 1963, when he was
City Engineer, the City had tried to bypass the Rainbow
Angling Club property when proposing the alignment of
Cerritos Avenue, but it would be at a tremendous expense.
He asked the developers if they would be interested in pay-
ing this additional expense.
Mr. Stephen A. Paul, of Corona del Mar, addressed Council
as another owner of the property. He stated (1) that the
bi gest problem is that the road would ruin the lake, and
(2� if they could develop it with a restaurant, it would be
good for the City but he does not believe it would support
itself alone, and the only solid basis is to develop
apartments with the restaurant.
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Serv.Award
(Pol.Officer
D. Brewton)
Serv. Award
(Mrs. G. Ryrie,
Sr.Secy „
Engr. Dept.)
Serv.Award
(Manual Alva,
Str.Crew Fore.
in P.W. Dept.)
Serv.Award
(Pol.Officer
R. Crosby)
Mrs.D.Meyer
addressed Cncl.
re: ESGV Night
@Hollywood Bowl
8/1/70, $7 ea.
B. Stolpe ad-
ressed Cncl. re
Rainbow Angline
Club property
development
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 20, 1970 Page 3
After further discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder (Referred to
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to .the Planning P1. Com, for
Commission for study of the possibility of realignment of study)
Cerritos Avenue, with a report to Council.
The hour of 7:30 p.m. being the time set for the public
hearing on the abatement of a Substandard Structure located
'at 116 W. Foothill Boulevard (Case No. 176 - Wiard B. Ihnen),
having been postponed from the.7/7/70 meeting at the request
of the attorneys for the owner, the hearing was declared
open by the Mayor.
The Building Official for the
presented the proof of public
of Defects in Building and of
to determine whether the same
6/24/70 in the Azusa Herald &
defects were stated in the No
City, Charles Terrill,
stion of the Notice to Owner
Hearing before City Council
should be abated, published
Pomotropic. The following
Lice:
1. Building is substandard and dilapidated.
2. Hazardous due to inability to resist seismic forces
and other lateral loads as prescribed in the Build-
ing Code.
3. Walls are constructed of unreinforced masonry with
lime mortar.
4. Damaged lath and plaster and wood framing; dry rot
at first floor line.
5. Unsanitary plumbing.
6. Open windows and large openings in roof.
He further submitted nine (9) pictures on four sheets of
paper, which he verified as pictures of the subject property
described in the report. He also verified that he personally
observed the conditions mentioned in the report.
He then presented and read from the report which had been
submitted to Council on 6/1/70.
Mr. Terrill further stated that he had inspected the property
on 7/7/70 and again on 7/20/70, and found the structural
conditions to be substantially the same as when originally
inspected, except that the structure has been cleaned con-
siderably; the plumbing fixtures have been removed and
openings sealed off; the entrance to the roof has been fixed;
however, the dilapidated condition still remains on the rear
of the property.
Mr. Lawrence Teplin, 124 Lasky Drive, Beverly Hills, attorney
for the owner, appeared before Council. He stated that the
windows and openings in the roof have been closed, and the
second floor of the structure has been permanently closed
off from use. He further stated that termite inspection will
be made of the premises, the Chinese Restaurant sign will
be taken down, the window will be sealed off, and the rear
portion of the structure will be taken care of right away.
He said the major problem is that the vacant portion is in-
tegrated with the whole building, and the owner would like to
have the chance to have a structural engineer look at the
building.
No written communications having been received regarding
this hearing, and no one else in the audience wishing to
be heard, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to close the hearing.
Pub.Hrg, on
Subst.Struc.
116 W.Foot-
hill Blvd. -
Case ##176 -
W.B.Ihnen
(postponed frm.
7/7/70 mtg.)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 20, 1970
A Resolution was presented, determining and declaring
that this structure is unsafe and a public nuisance and
that the same should be abated within ninety (90) days
from the date of the receipt of this Resolution by,the
legal owner.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
DETERMINING AND DECLARING THAT A CERTAIN STRUCTURE -IS
AN UNSAFE BUILDING AND A PUBLIC NUISANCE AND THAT THE
SAME SHOULD BE ABATED.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.'
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote -of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5761.
Councilman Rubio reiterated that no business license
shall be issued when a substandard building is.vacant.
The hour of 7:30 p:m. also being the time set for the
Public Hearing with regard to the Weed Abatement Program
on the property of the former Rainbow Angling Club,
located at 555 E. Tenth Street, the hearing was declared
open by the Mayor. No newspaper publication of a legal
notice being required for this hearing, the Deputy City
lerk presented an affidavit, signed by the Acting City
ngineer, which stated that as of July 7, 1970, three
otices were posted on the property listed in Resolution
0.5742, in the prescribed manner.
Mr. Bert Stolpe, one of the owners of the subject property,
appeared before Council, stating that he noticed just
lately that the property was posted, and that he tried
to get someone to disc -it.
The Acting City Engineer declared that this property
will be cleaned by the City and the cost added to the
tax bill, if it is not cleaned by the owner. Also, that
the City is mainly interested in reducing the fire hazard
from high weeds and other growth, by removing fallen trees
and removing and scraping the weeds.
It was the consensus of Council that they are not request-
ing clearance of the.approximately eight acres of land, but
only the area from the pool to the west thereof, on the
west side along the residences. It was suggested that the
owners of the subject property contact the Acting City
Engineer and the Fire Chief for further information.
There being no written communications received and no one
Llse in the audience wishing to be heard regarding this
earing, it was
Moved by Councilman Snyder,
and unanimously carried to
seconded by Councilman Clark
close the hearing.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that the Public Works Department be
instructed to proceed with the Weed Abatement Program.
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Res. #5761
determ.struc.
unsafe & pub.
nuisance
(116 W. Foot-
hill Blvd. -
W.B.Ihnen)
Pub. Hrg. re:
Weed Abate.
(555 E. 10th -
formerly Rain-
bow Angl. Club)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY; JULY 20, 1970 Page 5
A request was received from the Los Angeles County Fair Req. from
Association for permission to hang street banners in the County Fair
City from 9/1/70 until shortly after the close of the to hang banners
Fair, announcing 1970 County Fair to be held September 18 9/1 till after
thru October 4. The Valley Decorating Company, 120 N. close of Fair
Aspan, will be in charge of the installation and removal.
The City Administrator suggested that hanging of such
banners be terminated when the City puts up the Golden
'Days banners.
Moved by Councilman,Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to approve request with stipulation
that this does not interfere with the Golden Days banners.
A request was received from the City of Covina, urging Req. by City
opposition to County -wide consolidation of County Park of Covina urg.
and Recreation Facilities. oppos.to Co. -
wide cons. of
A communication was received from the Park and Recreation Pk.&Rec. Fac.,
Commission, recommending that the Council go on record as & recomm. from
strongly opposing the County proposal, and adopt a Res- P&Rec. Comm.
olution taking this position. The Commission feels very
strongly that the City and its officials can best determine
and meet the needs of its residents in the area of parks
and recreation.
A Resolution was presented, opposing consolidation of Res. h5762
local or regional parks operated by local jurisdictions oppos.Co.-wide
into County system of parks, as recently considered by the cons. of Pks.
County Board of Supervisors. & Rec. Fac.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
'A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
OPPOSING COUNTY -WIDE CONSOLIDATION OF PARKS AND RECREATION
FACILITIES.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5762
A Resolution was presented, reappointing Sid F. Mulligan Res. x{5763
to the Personnel Board for the term expiring 6/30/73. reapptg.Sid
F.Mulligan
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled: to Pers.Bd.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNnTL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REAPPOINTING SID F. MULLIGAN TO THE PERSONNEL BOARD.
Moved by Councilman Clark,'seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES:
Councilmen:
Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark,
Solem
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None and numbered Resolution
5763
Notice was received from Alcoholic Beverage Control -of ABC Notice
a new application for Off -Sale Beer & Wine License by J.R. (458 N.
Robertson, for premises at 458 N. Virginia Avenue, known Virginia Ave. -
as "Randy's Market". Randy's Mkt.)
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 20, 1970 Page 6
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to file the Notice.
Notice was given by the Deputy -City Clerk of receipt Hrg.on 8/3/70
of an appeal from denial of a Variance by Planning Com- on appeal fr.
mission Resolution #f857, to permit the installation of a den.of Var.
baseball batting practice range in a C-2 zone; on property(V-249 -
at 569 E. Arrow Highway (Case V-249 - Friedeberg & Biglow; Friedeberg &
hearing before Council has been set for 8/3/70 at 7:30 p.m. Biglow)
The annual report of the Azusa Public Library for the Annual Report
fiscal year 1969-70 was submitted to Council. of Az.Pub.Lib.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to file the report.
The financial report of the Azusa Youth Program was A.Y.P. Fin. Rpt
submitted to Council. In the report, the AYP had offered
to pay a portion of the cost of installing a sports
lighting system at Gladstone Park, and asked for the
opportunity to discuss this with Council at a later date.
Councilman Rubio suggested that Council make some official Suggestion of
commendation to the Azusa Youth Program in appreciation for official com-
the considerable amount of work they have -done to the mendation to
benefit of the community, The Council concurred with this AYP
suggestion, and discus4ed whether to proceed with a plaque,
or with certificates of appreciation to the members, or to
present a Resolution to the directors.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker Rec.Dir.to sub.
and unanimously carried to file the financial report, and to recomm. re: AYF
request the Recreation Director to submit a recommendation commendation
to Council at th- 8/3/70 meeting re: method of showing
appreciation to the Azusa Youth Program.
The City Treasurer's Financial Statement was submitted, Cit Tress.
showing a balance of $1,320,984.29 as of June 30, 1970. Fina. State.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to file.
A recommendation was received from the Personnel Board Pers.Bd. recom.
regarding amendment of certain positions and salaries in re: amendment
the Table of Organization, as follows: of certain pos-
itions & Sal.
1) To place the Civil Defense Department under the Table of Organ -
jurisdiction of the Police Department, designating the ization (Cont.
Police Chief as Civil Defense Director with the Assistant to 8/3/70)
Civil Defense Director reporting directly to him.
2) Salary for vacant position of Director of Public
Works be set at Range 132.5, Step 1, with new job summary
and qualifications; salary for Superintendent of Light &
Power position be set at Range 129, Step 5, with new job
summary and qualifications; salary for vacant position of
Electric Utility Supervisor be set at Range 125, Step 1.
It was recommended that the above salaries be retroactive
and take effect for pay period beginning 6/21/70.
The Personnel Board also submitted new job specifications
for the position of Director of Parks and Recreation,
and for vacant position of City Engineer.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to continue this item to the 8/3/70
meeting, with the request for more specific information
regarding Superintendent of Light and Power and Director
of Parks and Recreation.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 20, 1970 Page 7
A communication was received from the Personnel Board recom- Step Raises
mending the approval of step raises and/or permanent
status for the following employees: -
Name
Effective
Lem Epler
(Re-Eval.)
Fireman
to Step 4
7/22/70
Dennis Ford
Fireman
to Step 4
8/19/70
Lawrence Kyle
Fireman
to Step 4
8/19/70
Carroll Martin
Lineman
Perm.Status
(now Step 5)
8/11/70
Daniel Ryan
Water Util.Man.
to Step 3
8/5/70
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman
Clark
and unanimously
carried to approve
the recommendations.
A communication was received from the Personnel Board Further recom.
with further recommendations re: designating of steps re: designating
for various employees, which had been referred back to steps for var-
the Board by Council at its 7/7/70 meeting. ious employees
The Board made the following recommendations regarding
salary adjustments:
Associate Planning Director (Ralph Fitzsimmons) -
Range 125, Step 5
Street Sweeper Operator (Robert Ayon) - Range 114.5,
Step 5 (due to special shift assignment)
Supervisor of Recreation (Marilyn Chase) - Range 119,
Step 5
Park Maintenance`Foreman (Carl Hauser) - Range 116.5,
Step 4
Electric Foreman William Hastin s) - Range 124, Step 4
Electric Foreman Floyd Thompson - Range 124, Step 3
It was also recommended that the above salaries be retroactive
and take effect for the pay period beginning 6/21/70.
The City Administrator explained that a number of positions
had been reclassified; that Council had adopted positions
but not the steps in the ranges; that the Personnel Board
had lowered some of the positions and this is an amendment
of their 6/30/70 memo, putting the employees in line with
the 1970-71 budget.
Moved by Couniclman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendations of
the Personnel Board.
Noticecas given that the Planning Commission, by Resolution P.C.Res.059
No. 859, granted a Variance to permit the construction ofranting Var.
a bedroom, while providing a two -car, rather than the re- fV-250 - J.B.
quired three -car, garage for two single-family residences, Mora, Sr.)
on property at 144 N. Alameda Ave. (Case V-250 - J.B.Mora,Sr.)
No action by Council.
Notice was also given that the Planning Commission, by P.C.Res.#860
Resolution No. 860, denied a Variance to permit multiple- denying Var.
family residential use in a C-3 zone, on property at 990 (V-251 - K.
E. Alosta Ave. (S.W. corner of Alosta and Calera Avenues) - Soelberg) -
(Case V-251 - K. Soelberg). An appeal from denial of this hrg.on appeal
Variance was received by the City Clerk's Office and the fr.denial set
hearing before Council has been set for 8/3/70 at 7:30 p.m. for 8/3/70
Notice was further given that the Planning Commission, P.C.Res.#861
by Resolution No. 8bl, commended Mr. W. Wesley Kloepfer commend.W.W.
for hts services to the City while a member of the Plan- Kloepfer, form.
ing Commission. No action by Council. P.C. member
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 20, 1970 Page 8
The Planning Commission recommended.the relocation of a. Reloc. resid.
single-family residence from the Cit of Long Beach to fr. Long Beach
420 W. Duell Street (Allen Satterlee), subject to con- to 420 W.Duell
ditions. (Satterlee)
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to approve the relocation, subject
to the Planning Commission's conditions and Building
Department requirements.
' A memo was received from the Associate Planning Director
regarding contemplated appropriate standard governing the
development of condominiums. It is his intention to present
to the Planning Commission, within a short time, an Ord-
inance embodying'such standards, o,ith a public hearing
before the Commission in August. In the meantime, it was
recommended that Council adopt an emergency Ordinance,
prohibiting such use for ninety (90) days, under Section
65858 of the Government Code. This would prevent any
intervening condominium development which could be developed
in such a manner as to have standards below those desirable
for the City.
An urgency Ordinance was presented for introductory first
reading, prohibiting any type of uses of land for con-
dominiums, for a period of 90 days, in order to study the
land use problem.
Councilman Rubio offered for introduction and adoption an
Urgency Ordinance entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
PROHIBITING THE USE OF LAND IN THE CITY FOR THE CONSTRUC-
TION OR ESTABLISHMENT OF CONDOMINIUMS.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 997•
Notice was received from the Planning Commission of the
election of Robert Fry as Chairman, and Gerald Murray
as Vice -Chairman, of the Planning Commission. No action
by Council.
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption,
amending the Municipal Code by the addition of a New
Chapter 1.5, Section 6160, re: excavation license tax.
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
'AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
AMENDING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AN EXCAVA-
TION LICENSE TAX.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Ordinance be adopted. Ordinance passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
P.C. memo re:
condominium
development
standards
Urg.Ord.#997
prohib.use of
land for const.
or estab. of
condominiums
Elec. R.Fry,
Chairman, &
G.Murray,Vice
Chrmn. of P.C.
Ord. #995
amend. M.C. by
adding Sec.616c
re: excavation
license tax
AZUSA A=ITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 20, 1970 Page 9
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 995•
An Ordinance was presented for second reading and adoption, Ord. #996
amending Section 2901 of the Municipal Code to change the amend.Sec.2901
Jail location to the new Police Facilities Building at of M.C. re:
725 N. Alameda Avenue. jail location
Councilman Clark offered for adoption the Ordinance
entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY C^TJNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA AMEND-
ING THE AZUSA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO JAIL LOCATION.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried by roll call that further reading
be waived.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
Report & recom.
that the Ordin^nce be adopted. Ordinance passed and adopted
re: channeliza=
by the following vote of Council:
tion study of
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
Foothill Blvd.
NOES: Councilmen: None
bet. Dalton &
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Ordinance 996.
Alosta Aves,
The City Attorney requested authorization by Council to
C.Atty. auth.
represent the City in any lawsuit which may be filed re:
to rep. City in
Mr. Hal Marron.
poss. litigatio
lanes. This could be accomplished by widening the street
re: Hal Marron
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to authorize the City Attorney
to represent the City in any possible litigation with
regard to Mr. Marron.
The monthly reports from Departments, Boards and Com-
Monthly
missions were presented by the City Administrator.
Reports
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to file.
A report and recommendation for the installation of Appvl. Stop
Stop Signs on Fourth Street at Its intersections with Signs on
Alameda and Pasadena Avenues, was received from the 4th St. @
Acting City Engineer. Alameda &
Pasa.Aves.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker (C.Atty. to
and unanimously carried to approve the recommendation and prepare Res.)
instruct the City Attorney to prepare the necessary
Resolution.
A report was received from the Acting City Engineer
Report & recom.
re: study of channelization, striping, and raised medians
re: channeliza=
on Foothill Boulevard between Dalton and Alosta Avenues.
tion study of
It was reported that the present left -turn channelization
Foothill Blvd.
formed by striping and raised medians should not be
bet. Dalton &
altered because of the need for left -turn movements at
Alosta Aves,
all intersections invol-ed. However, it was found that
the street is in need of right -turn channelization at
various intersections to eliminate delays in the through
lanes. This could be accomplished by widening the street
at these intersections to provide right -turn pockets.
Another solution would be to completely widen Foothill
Bo-levard, which would provide curb parking as well as
right -turn channelization, but the only drawback would
be the removal of mature trees.
Regarding the removal of a portion of the raised median,
which would provide a better parade route during Azusa
Golden Days, it was further reported that the section
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 201 1970
between Pasadena and Soldano Avenues could be removed, and
the remainder of the islands could be beautified with land-
scaping in cutout portions and with installation of synthetic
grass on the narrower portions.
It was recommended by the Acting City Engineer and the
Police Chief that Foothill Boulevard be widened at the inter-
sections to provide for right -turn channelization; that the
majority of the raised median between Pasadena and Soldano
Avenues be removed, and that the remainder of the raised
median be landscaped with cutout planters and synthetic turf.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Clark to refer this item back to the
Engineering Department for an estimate of the cost of widen-
ing Foothill Boulevard. Motion failed for lack of seconding.
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Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried by roll call to accept the recommendation,
except to delete the widening of Foothill Boulevard for
right -turn channelization, and to refer back to the Acting
City Engineer for an estimate of the cost of widening Foot-
hill Boulevard.
The City Administrator presented a final report for Project Appvl.constr.,
473 (Improvement of Lark Ellen Avenue from Arrow Highway to Change Order,
Little Dalton Wash), and recommendation for approval of a & auth.exec.
Change Order in the amount of $560.33, with request to auth- & recording of
orize the execution and recording of the Notice of Com- Notice of Com-
pletion of this project. pletion (Proj.
#473)
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Snyder
and unanimously carried to accept the recommendation to
approve the construction and Change Order, and authorize
execution and recording of Notice of Completion of Project
#473.
The City Administrator presented a request from Electric
Confirm temp.
Utility Superintendent Gerharz for confirmation of the
appt. F.R.
temporary appointment of Francis R. Palazzo as Lineman,
Pallazzo,
at Step 4 of Range 121.5, effective 7/20/70, until a
Lineman, effec.
certified Civil Service eligibility list is established.
7/20/70
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to confirm the temporary appointment.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Police
Conf. appt.
Chief for confirmation of the appointment of Patrick C.
P.C.Girton as
Girton as probationary Police Officer at Step 1, Range
oroba. Police
119.5, effective 7/21/70.
00ficer,
effect.7/21/70
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Appvl. specs &
Acting City Engineer for approval of specifications for bid call auth.
the annual Heater Remix Program on various streets within re: annual
the City which have deteriorated pavements, with authoriza- Heater Remix
tion for the City Clerk to advertise for bids. Program
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the request.
Notice was given th^t on July 10, 1970, the Light Depart- Notice, Spec.
ment entered into a Special Light Agreement with Avery Light'Agmt. w/
Label Co., 777 E. Foothill Boulevard. There is no charge Avery Label,
for this Service Agreement; however, there is a limitation 777 E. Foothill
of "Not to exceed 900 KW Demand" for this service.
.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 20, 1970 Page 11
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to receive and file.
The City Administrator presented a request by Elec- Temp. appts.
tric Utility Superintendent Gerharz for the temporary of 3 empl. in
appointment to a higher classification in acting capacity, W Dept. offi(
as of 7/22/70, of the following employees: to acting cap-
acity, effect.
Name Present Classif, to Acting Classif.-"22"Q ........
Range—Steep
Avis Whitlock Sr. Utility Clk Asst.Cons.Serv.Supv. 114.5 T+
Cleo Horn Intermed. Util.Clk. Sr. Utility:Clk. 112 4
Joan Starr Util. Clk.-Cashier Intermed. Util.Clk. 110 5
due to the absence for at least 4 to 5 weeks of Mrs. Maybelle
Porter, Assistant Consumer Service Supervisor in the Light
and Power Department office.
It was also requested that permission be granted to employ, Appvl.req.for
at the lowest classification level in the Light and Power temp.Utility
Department, a temporary Utility Clerk -Cashier until Mrs. Clerk -Cashier
Porter is able to return to work, since approved scheduled
vacations are currently in effect.
Councilman Rubio suggested that a bi-linguist (English and
Spanish) be employed as temporary Utility Clerk -Cashier.
After discussion, it was
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried to approve the requests.
The City Administrator presented a request from the Police Conf. appt.
Chief for confirmation of the appointment of Hazel May Hazel M.Barker
Barker as probationary Police Clerk at Step 1 of Range proba.Police
109.5, effective 8/1/70, pending successful completion Clerk, effect.
of her background investigation. 8/1/70
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried to confirm the appointment.
The City Administrator presented the resignation of Resig. of P.C.
Patrick C. Girton from the Police Reserve Corps, effective Girton from
7/20/70, in order to become a full-time member of the Pol.Reserves,
Police Department. effect. 7/20/7(
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio as
and unanimously carried to accept the resignation. Co 50 000
A Resolution was presented, transferring $650,000 from Res. #5764
the Light and Water Funds to the General Fund, for services transf. $65;4)ef
rendered to the Light and Water Department and for from L&W Funds
expenses paid on behalf of said Department, and in lieu to Genl.Fund
of taxes that would be paid by said Department if it
were a private utility.
Councilman Decker offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE LIGHT AND WATER FUNDS
TO THE GENERAL FUND.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council.
AYES:
Councilmen:
Rubio,
NOES:
Councilmen:
None
ABSENT:
Councilmen:
None
Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
and numbered Resolution 5764.
AZUSA AUDITORIUM AZUSA, CALIFORNIA MONDAY, JULY 203 1970
A Resolution was presented, transferring $2,072.68 from
the State Gas Tax Fund to the General Fund, and $33,081.09
from the Motor Vehicle Fine & iorfeiture (MVA) Fund to the
General Fund.
Councilman Rubio offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE STATE GAS TAX FUND
AND THE MOTOR VEHICLE FINE & FORFEITURE (MVA) FUND, TO
THE GENERAL FUND.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Rubio, seconded by Councilman Clark
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5765.
A Resolution was presented, transferring $3,000 from the
General Fund to the Sick Leave Fund; $25,000 from the
General Fund to the Land Acquisition Fund; $57,000 from
the General Find to the Capital Improvements Fund; and
$10,000 from the General Fund to the Sewer Fund.
The City Administrator explained that these amounts
are items in last year's budget which were not encumbered.
Councilman Clark offered the Resolution entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
TRANSFERRING CERTAIN SUMS FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE
SICK LEAVE FUND, THE LAND ACQUISITION FUND, THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS FUND AND THE SEWER FUND.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that further reading be waived.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5766.
The Deputy City Clerk read in full a Resolution author-
izing payment of warrants by the City (fiscal year 1969-70).
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Res. #5765
transf.sums
to Genl.Fund
fr. State
Gas Tax Fund
& MVA Fund
Res. #5766
transf. sums
frm.Genl.Fund
to Sick Lve.
Fund, Land Acq.
Fund, Cap.Impr.
Fund, & Sewer
Fund
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Resolution entitled: Res. #5767
Bills & Reqs.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOW- (1969-70)
ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT
,OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Rubio
that the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and
adopted by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5767.
The Deputy City Clerk read in full a Resolution author- Res. #5768
izing payment of warrants by the City (fiscal year 1970-71). Bills & Reqs.
(1970-71)
Councilman Decker offered for adoption the Resolution
entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA ALLOW-
ING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEMANDS AND SPECIFYING THE FUNDS OUT
OF WHICH THE SAME ARE TO BE PAID.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Snyder that
the Resolution be adopted. Resolution passed and adopted
by the following vote of Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Decker, Snyder, Clark, Solem
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None and numbered Resolution 5768.
The Mayor presented a communication regarding the retire- Po1.Ch.Elkins
ment dinner honoring the Police Chief of Downey, Ivan A. auth. to attend
Robinson, upon his retirement, to be held on Wednesday, retire. dinner
7/29/70, at the Long Beach Elk's Club, 8:00 p.m. ($10 each). for Downey Pol.
The Mayor requested authorization for Police Chief Elkins Chief, 7/29/70
to attend the dinner as a representative of the City. @ $10.
Moved by Councilman Decker, seconded by Councilman Clark
and unanimously carried by roll call to grant the auth-
orization.
Councilman Clark asked if the City had considered an over- Pedestrian
pass or underpass when widening Sierra Madre Boulevard, traffic pond.
due to the pedestrian problem in the vicinity of the golf to be studied
course. The City Administrator mentioned that the develop- re: vicinity
ers had said in 1963, when the Conditional Use Permit was of golf course
being discussed, that if there were a traffic problem with
golfers, they would install whatever is necessary to solve
the problem.
Moved by Councilman Clark, seconded by Councilman Decker
and unanimously carried that a pedestrian crossing and the
traffic situation be studied.
The Mayor presented a communication from Town Affilia- Req, to join
tion Association (the Sister City Program), requesting Town Affil.
that the City join the Association, with annual dues of Assn. annual
$100, and take part in their Conference to be held in dues $100, &
San Diego, August 26-29, 1970. attend Conf.
8/26in San
After discussion, it was Diego (referred
to Sister City
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Rubio Com. for
and unanimously carried to refer this matter to the Sister analysis)
City Committee for analysis.
Moved by Councilman Snyder, seconded by Councilman Clark Adjourn
and unanimously carried that the meeting be adjourned.
Time of Adjournment: 10:42 p.m.
Deputy Uty Clerk
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